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$1.7 Billion for Defense: European Parliament Approves New EU Fund

The European Parliament has approved a €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) initiative to fund defense investments within the EU and support Ukraine, as stated in...

Sweden Seeks Long-Range Strike Capability

Sweden's military seeks long-range cruise missiles to target areas deep inside other countries, according to a report submitted to the government. Defence Minister Pal Jonson...

Serbia’s Russian-Owned Oil Refinery Nears Shutdown Under US Sanctions

Serbia's oil refinery, owned by Russia's NIS, will shut down in four days if the U. S. does not lift sanctions on the project,...

Facing a $51 Billion Hole, Russia Weighs Costly Rescue of Russian Railways

Russia's government is exploring options to support Russian Railways, the largest commercial employer in the nation, which is facing a significant debt of 4...

US, Russia Hold Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Missile Strikes on Kyiv

U. S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi to support President Trump's effort to end the war in...

Major Ukraine Corruption Case Set to Widen, Anti-Graft Chief Says

Investigators in Ukraine may bring new charges in a major corruption probe that has intensified the political crisis during wartime. This investigation focuses on...

U.S. Ties Steel Tariff Relief to ‘Balanced’ EU Digital Rules

The United States is asking the European Union (EU) to change its tech regulations before reducing U. S. tariffs on steel and aluminum from...

EU Reaffirms Cash and Weapons Support for Ukraine

European Council President Antonio Costa announced that the EU will continue to support Ukraine amid new progress in peace talks following Russia's invasion. He emphasized...

Xi to Trump: Taiwan’s ‘Return’ Is Key to Post-War Stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized to U. S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that Taiwan's integration into China is crucial to the...

NYT: Vendor Hack May Have Exposed JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley Client Data

Client data for major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley, may have been compromised in a hack of a technology vendor, SitusAMC,...

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